Xp Penne Sausage Recipe
Sautéed sweet Italian sausage and roasted red pepper with tomato sauce tossed with penne.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sausage and Vegetables
Sauce
Method
Prepare the Pasta
- 1
Cook the Penne
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 10-12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Cook the Sausage and Vegetables
- 2
Sauté the Sausage
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Remove the casing from the sweet Italian sausage and crumble it into the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Add Garlic and Peppers
Mince the garlic and add it to the skillet with the sausage. Sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Then, add the roasted red peppers and stir to combine.
Prepare the Sauce
- 4
Combine Sauce Ingredients
Pour the canned crushed tomatoes into the skillet with the sausage and vegetables. Add the dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Finish the Sauce
Stir in the fresh basil and half of the Parmesan cheese into the sauce just before serving.
Combine and Serve
- 6
Toss Pasta with Sauce
Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet with the sausage and sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
- 7
Serve
Serve the penne sausage hot, topped with the remaining Parmesan cheese and extra basil if desired.